Black Friday deals live: Tracking Apple, Best Buy, Amazon, and more
Mashable's team of deal hunters is bringing you the latest Black Friday deals, trends, and news throughout the annual shopping holiday. Coverage starts Thanksgiving afternoon and continues into Saturday morning. Follow along as we share the newest and most noteworthy sales, social chatter, observations, and more.
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It's official, Black Friday and I are finally breaking up. I, for one, am glad we're putting this crazy shopping holiday to bed until next year.
But just because Mashable's official Black Friday blogging is over doesn't mean the deals coverage is ending. Cyber Weekend is still in full swing, and the Mash shopping team is anticipating that Cyber Monday deals might be even better than Black Friday deals. We'll be working hard behind the scenes to bring you the best discounts through Nov. 28, so head to the Cyber Monday landing page for everything you need to know.
If you're tired of supporting the mega-retailers of the world, today is your day to shop small (or smaller at least). While it's best to shop your small local businesses, we've rounded up the top small biz deals from DTC sites and beyond for shopping from your couch:
Etsy — Save up to 60% on handmade gifts and more
Girlfriend Collective — Save 40% sitewide on eco-friendly athleisure and get a free gift
Thousand Fell — Get 30% off eco-friendly shoes, plus get a free hat
Caraway cookware — Save 20% on beautiful ceramic cookware, sitewide and at Amazon
Great Jones — Score up to 50% off stylish cookware and bakeware
Atlas Coffee Club — Get your first bag of coffee free, plus up to $55 off gifts
Bokksu — Score an $80 gift card plus free gifts with your first purchase of this Japanese snack box subscription
Birthdate Candles — Save up to 50% on these astrology-based personalized candles
The Sill — Save up to 45% on plants, accessories, and gift bundles
Bloomscape — Save 25% on select plants with code THANKYOU
Nisolo — Take 30% off leather shoes and accessories sitewide with code GIFTS30
Machete — Save 20% sitewide on earrings, hair accessories, and more
Nadaam — Save 40% on cashmere sweaters and more with code BLACKFRIDAY40
Fable Pets — Save up to 35% on trendy dog gear with code HOLIDAY2022
Wild One — Save 30% off dog leashes, harnesses, and more sitewide, plus score a free gift with any purchase
If you're an Amazon die-hard, check out Amazon's list of products from small businesses, organized by category:
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Ok, this isn't technically a Black Friday deal on gas, but it is a workaround if you don't want to pay for your own gas.
Lyft is offering a pretty sweet deal (read: 50% off) on Lyft Pink memberships from now through Nov. 28. Lyft Pink will get you free priority pickup upgrades, a free year of Grubhub+, 5% off Lux, Preferred, and XL rides, and more. You can currently score a one-year membership for just $49.50.
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Honestly? I think there's more hype going into Cyber Monday than Black Friday this year.
Considering that most retailers' Black Friday sales started in ... uh .... the beginning of October this year, the momentum was dragged out for far too long. It's like when an artist teases a new song on TikTok for four months before actually releasing it.
From preliminary data we're getting over here at Mashable HQ, the search interest in Cyber Monday is pretty high. It seems like folks are waiting for the next shiny new event to get their shop on, considering that Black Friday has basically been going on for two months.
If you're ready for Black Friday to be over and Cyber Monday to begin, I can't blame you. For those ready to do some holiday shopping, Amazon has already dropped its Cyber Monday deals, and Walmart teased its own Cyber Monday sale yesterday, too.
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Ever fallen victim to the ol' inflated MSRP trick? Don't worry, we've been there.
As you shop throughout Cyber Weekend, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure you're actually getting a deal (and not just being conned into buying something with an inflated MSRP).
Check the direct retailer price. Amazon and Walmart love to inflate or deflate MSRPs, so head to the direct retailer to see what the retail price really is before adding to cart.
Use a price checker like Honey or camelcamelcamel. These two handy tools are Mashable Shopping faves for a reason. They give you historical data on pricing, so you can find out if a product has seen a recent price drop or if it's been sitting at that price for months.
Buy directly from Mashable links. If the above tips sound like too much work, fret not. We've followed these steps and ensured every product in our deals coverage is worth your money. Head over to our Black Friday and Cyber Monday posts to shop the best discounts, hassle-free.
You thought the deals were done? Wrong. Cyber Weekend is just getting started, baby.
I'm Jae Thomas, Mashable Deputy Shopping Editor and final Black Friday live blogger of the year. I'll be rounding out our blog coverage with tips and tricks for getting the lowest prices, the best deals of the day, and my favorite Black Friday-themed tweets. Thanks for hanging out.
When I'm not live blogging into the void, I'm covering kitchen gadgets, fitness and outdoor gear, and pet products. And when I'm not doing all that, I'm hanging out with my dog, Miso (she'll definitely make an appearance on main before the day is over).
Ready? Set. Shop.
The sun is setting (rising?) on my Saturday morning shift, and deputy editor Jae Thomas is waiting in the wings to bring you even more actually-worth-buying deals across major retailers as Cyber Weekend progresses. In the great tradition of my fore-bloggers, I am going to go take a nap. Godspeed.
A 2022 Game of the Year contender, Stray is a gorgeous, neon-lit adventure in a dystopian world that doesn't just let you play as a cat (though that should be a selling point in itself): It "fully [grasps] what it is that makes these enigmatic creatures so beloved as pets and internet icons," writes Mashable tech and gaming reporter Alex Perry. It's easily one of the best PlayStation exclusives of the year, IMO — and I say that as a lifelong Dog Person™️.
Best Buy and Amazon both have PS5 copies on sale for $29.99, which makes it $10 cheaper than the PS4 version. (Looks like Steam has a similar discount for the PC crew, FYI.)
If you forgot to stock up on paper towels, lightbulbs, K-Cups, and dog poop bags while you were locking in a new MacBook or QLED TV, fire up the ol' Prime account: Amazon is running a limited-time Stock Up & Save promotion where Prime members can take 25% off any household essentials order of $50 or more. Simply visit this event page, add any featured items to your cart, and then hit "Go to Cart" for instant savings.
It brings me no pleasure to be one of the first people to remind you that t*x season is almost here. Prepare accordingly by grabbing a digital download of TurboTax Deluxe + State 2022, a tax software program that pores through over 350 deductions and credits (with special guidance for homeowners and an upgraded W-2 importing tool) in its quest for your maximum refund.
Buy it on Amazon at some point before the end of the day today and you'll snag a free $10 gift card and a year's worth of Quicken Starter Edition on top of a 42% discount. We really do live in a society.
No one's been abiding by the basic rules of the Gregorian calendar this holiday shopping season. Best Buy and Target started rolling out Black Friday deals in October. Walmart's Black Friday deals arrived in staggered groups on Mondays in November. Amazon's Black Friday sale kicked off on Thursday. And just this morning, Dell decided to roll out additional offers for its ongoing Black Friday sale. Sure!
Here's a quick look at everything worth buying at Dell while the event is still live through tonight, as hand-picked by Mashable contributor Sahas Mehra:
Best monitor deal: Dell has matched Amazon's rare record-low price on its Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor AW2720HF, a 27-inch beaut with a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time — $249.99
$419.99(save $170)Best gaming deal: The special-edition Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch is back in stock — $299 + free $35 Dell e-gift card
Best projector deal: The Epson Home Cinema 880 is an 1080p projector that's perfect for family movie nights under the stars — $499
$599(save $100) + free $50 Dell e-gift card
... If so, don't miss some scrumptious new Cyber Weekend deals on fancy cookware.
After putting Le Creuset Dutch ovens and bakeware on sale earlier this week, Amazon is now offering discounts on select pieces from Staub (another heirloom-worthy French brand) and Caraway (as seen in Emily Mariko's TikToks and this 4.5/5-star Mashable review).
Staub Ceramic Pie Dish (9 inches) — $27.99
$57(save $29.01)Staub Ceramic Petite Tomato Cocotte (16 ounces) — $30.99
$64(save $33.01)Staub Ceramic Mixed Baking Dish Set (4 pieces) — $49.99
$187(save $137.01)Staub Cast Iron Tall Cocotte (5 quarts) — $149.99
$514(save $364.01)Caraway Nonstick Pots & Pans Cookware Set (12 pieces) — $354
$545(save $191); this one actually beats Black Friday pricing on Caraway.com
Note that more Staub pieces are available at extra-deep discounts on the U.S. Zwilling website if you're willing to put up with unspecified "visual imperfections." Those are dicier purchases with an asterisk of no warranty coverage (according to someone on Reddit), but the steep savings might be well worth it for some shoppers. I am personally frothing over a $99 cocotte that only just went out of stock.
You can score an Xbox Series S for just $239.99 if you order it through Walmart or the Microsoft Store. That's the best non-gift card deal I've ever seen on Microsoft's entry-level console (normally sold for $299.99), which has been hovering around the $250 mark elsewhere for the past few days.
It looks like this $240 pricing was previously exclusive to Sam's Club and Costco, so I'd be willing to venture that this is one of the first times it's popped up online. (I will still be holding out for the Series X because of its disc drive and doubled storage capacity, FWIW, but this is an extremely tempting deal for anyone in need of a next-gen upgrade.)
Some fine print: The version on sale at Walmart is the Xbox Series S Holiday Console, which is literally just a regular Series S in vaguely festive packaging. I don't know why they do that.
Good morning, early birds, and welcome to the liminal space between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I'm shopping reporter Haley Henschel, and I'll be your ferryman through to the other side with expert guidance on all the new and lingering deals that are worth grabbing.
No complaints if the latter are abundant, by the way. While it's still too early to do an official Black Friday postmortem, I will say that the vast selection of deals we saw yesterday somehow managed to live up to the hype of many major retailers' monthlong preview sales. I personally shopped IRL for the first time in literal years because of a rare 20% discount on Xbox gift cards at Dollar General stores, which I plan on putting towards an Xbox Series X before it gets more expensive. (It's my way of coping with the fact that I missed out on that weird Microsoft Store Instagram Shop promotion earlier this week.) If you saw me shlepping around southeastern Wisconsin with armfuls of those little green guys at any point within the past 24 hours, no you didn't. ❤️
Anyway, let's get this party started.
Leah speaking: One thing about me is that I'm going to reference The Office whenever I can.
I'm signing off for the night, wishing you and your wallet a restful evening. Mashable's Black-Friday-into-Cyber-Weekend coverage picks back up on Saturday morning. There's bound to be new stuff on sale, so we hope to see you there.
It's only human to complain about the paranoia of being watched on the internet, just to follow up and not do anything about that paranoia. (Incognito mode isn't always enough, I'm told.) The following Black Friday deals on VPNs leave you with no excuses to not protect your data online — plus, your streaming apps and video games should load faster, too. It'll probably cost less than $75 for the year.
ExpressVPN — save 49% on a 15-month plan
NordVPN — save 55% on a 27-month Standard plan
Proton VPN — save 60% on a 30-month Plus plan
TunnelBear — save 58% on a three-year Unlimited plan
Private Internet Access (PIA) — save 83% on a 28-month plan
IPVanish — save 71% on a 15-month plan
PureVPN — save 88% on a 5-year plan
Advent calendars were obviously a thing before 2022, but given the sheer number of them that are on sale for Black Friday this year, they seem to be the thing to gift nowadays. (Non-chocolate options, especially. We're partial to the LEGO ones.)
LEGO Guardians of The Galaxy 2022 Advent Calendar — $23.99
$44.99(save $21)Pukka Tea Advent Calendar 2022 — $13.92
$19.99(save $6.07)Just Play Disney Classic Advent Calendar — $21.99
$31.99(save $10)LEGO Friends Advent Calendar — $22.39
$27.99(save $5.60)Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: The Nightmare Before Christmas — $23.99
$35(save $11.01)NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Gemstone Advent Calendar — $24.99
$34.99(save $10)Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Harry Potter — $27.49
$59.99(save $32.50)LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar — $28.79
$35.99(save $7.20)Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Star Wars Holiday — $31.99
$59.99(save $28)NYX Makeup Limited Edition Holiday 24-Day Advent Calendar — $32.50
$65(save $32.50)Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Advent Calendar — $40
$60(save $20)VAHDAM, Tea Advent Calendar 2022 — $44.99
$59.99(save $15)OPI Holiday Nail Lacquer Mini 25-Piece Advent Calendar — $47.97
$79.95(save $31.98)
As if plant parents need any convincing to drop coin on yet another potted baby, some of our favorite online plant retailers have a ton of options on sale. If not for you, they'd make a great gift idea for your friend who insists that they want to get into plants, but hasn't graduated past that one dead cactus from a farmer's market last summer.
The Sill — save up to 45% on best-sellers like a string of hearts, desert fern, or monstera, as well as bundles like a pet-friendly mix or a pack of succulents
Bloomscape — with code THANKYOU, save 25% on select plants including the bamboo palm, bird of paradise, and silver pothos, as well as bundles like options specifically for low light
Rooted — save up to 25% on popular houseplants like ginseng and the white arrowhead plant, select rare picks like a string of turtles or jewel orchid, plus accessories like planters
And if you can't be trusted to keep even a snake plant alive, Target's Black Friday sale on LEGOS can score you the just-as-adorable succulent set or orchid set for up to 20% off.
Happy Black Friday At Night, y'all. The title of this shopping holiday is the only reason I know what day of the week it is.
I would go on to comment on how the biggest money-spending day of the year is winding down, but considering that Black Friday deals began dropping weeks ago and will stick around through the next week, we all know "winding down" isn't on the docket. I'm here to provide some deals guidance as we head into Cyber Weekend, pointing you to new deals that may have popped up since the last time you did a scan.
When I'm not watching price drops like a hawk, I'm covering fancy vacuums and eco-friendly items, and forcing my cat Sansa to help me review some pet stuff. And apparently, I introduce my cat before I introduce myself. Hi, I'm Leah, shopping reporter at Mashable. Let's buy something.
Alright folks, that's it for me today. I'm gonna go take a nap, but fear not: Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart will be swooping in to share all her finds heading into the evening hours. Bye!
A digital photo frame is one of the best gifts for family members, especially those who live far away or whom you don't get to see as often as you'd like. They're particularly perfect for grandparents who can't seem to ever get enough photos of their adorable grandchild. (Who can blame them, really?)
For Black Friday, Aura has a bunch of different digital frames on sale, including options that allow you to upload photos via app from literally anywhere. Here are our top picks:
Aura Mason Luxe 2K — $219
$249(save $30)Aura Mason — $169
$249(save $80)Aura Carver — $129
$179(save $50)Aura Carver HD Smart Digital Picture Frame — $129
$149(save $20)Aura Carver Luxe WiFi Digital Picture Frame — $159
$179(save $20)Aura Carmer Mat — $129
$179Aura Smith (stainless steel finish) — $299
$399(save $100)Aura Carver — $129
$149.99(save $20.99)Aura Buddy Pet Frame — $159
$179.99(save $20.99)
While we're on the subject of sports, let's take a moment and dive into one of the biggest (and trendiest) hobbies as of late: Pickleball.
My daughter's favorite playground is right by a park that has oodles of pickeball courts and let me tell you, they are never empty — not even when the temperatures drop. So I was not surprised to learn that searches for pickleball increased by 500% this year (according to Google.)
There are some pretty decent deals to be had too — check out some picks below:
JoncAye pickleball paddle set — $49.99 (save 50%)
Franklin Sports pickleball paddle and ball set — $16.89
$29.99(save 44%)Franklin Sports pickleball court marker kit — $20.75
$24.99(save 17%)Himal pickleball bag — $25.99
$29.99(save 13%)Panel Sound USAPA-approved pickleball paddle set — $39.79
$89.99(save 56%)Boulder Badminton pickleball net — $49.99
$79.99(save 38%)
Put off cooking for a little bit longer with this incredible DoorDash deal from (of all places) Best Buy. Get a $100 gift card via digital download to the popular food delivery app for just $80, saving you $20 and the headache of dirtying another pan (for a little while longer at least). Now you just have to decide what to order.
(Actual footage of me working on Black Friday.)
I live in a house divided. My husband is team Android, I'm team Apple. We make it work.
Every year that I've covered Black Friday (and this is number six) we see the same thing pop up around this time: People want Apple gear on sale, and they want it now. But it's damn near impossible to find actual sales on the Apple site (though this gift card deal will get you close) so we have to look elsewhere.
Lucky for you, there's a lot to choose from.
Here are our favorite Apple deals for Black Friday:
BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) updates Apple's most portable laptop in almost every way, and it's back down to its lowest price ever — $1,049
$1,199at Amazon and Best Buy (save $150) 🔥BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) brings portability and power in one small package — $399.99
$499at Amazon (save $99.01)BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) has an ECG sensor, a blood oxygen sensor, and 45mm of an always-on display— $309.99
$379at Target (save $119.01)BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods Pro (first gen) with ANC lets you give the gift of peace and quiet at a reasonable price this holiday season — $159
$249at Walmart (save $90) 🔥BEST ACCESSORY DEAL: The Beats Studio Buds offer a worthy alternative to the AirPods Pro, and they're back at their Prime Day 2 price — $99.95
$149.95at Amazon (save $50)
List compiled by Shopping Reporters Bethany Allard and Haley Henshel.
Last year for Christmas I gifted my brother and his wife a vegan-cheese-of-the-month club. Not a great gift for everyone, but the PERFECT gift for them. They've loved it, but because of the high volume of cheese they've had to put a lot in the freezer. And now it's like, what do you do with all that cheese?
Enter: The pizza oven.
The backyard pizza oven is on the rise — up 80% in search this year according to Google — and for good reason. It's cool, it produces crispy pizza that's more difficult to achieve in a standard oven, and it allows you to take part in one of the most basic human joys: gathering outside around a heat source.
Our product testers took a hands-on look at four of the most popular pizza ovens and ever since, I've been coveting the Ooni Fyra 12 wood pellet version. At the time of this writing, there's this bundle on sale for $50 off (which is basically just like getting the peel for free), but I'll be watching this all day in the hopes it drops lower.
In the meantime, here are some great alternatives:
ROCCBOX by Gozney gas-powered pizza oven —$399.20
$499(save $99)Bertello Grande gas and wood-fired pizza oven — $470
$587(save $117)Big Horn Outdoors wood pellet pizza oven — $179.99
$199.99(save $20)Cuisinart portable outdoor pizza oven —$170.95
$299.99(save $129(
Hey everyone! Stepping back into the Black Friday saddle to bring you more great deals and — let's be honest — let you tag along as I take advantage of these sales and complete my own holiday shopping. Just a quick snapshot of things I'm hoping to see drop even lower today: A quality pizza oven for my brother, some cool RV gear for my parents (like maybe this portable fire pit), some self care items for friends, and toys galore for the kiddo. Alright, here we go!
What's that? A Black Friday where not every single Nintendo Switch on the planet is either sold out or tied up in supply chain issues? Wow, good things can happen 🥲.
While you can pretty much abandon hope for a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X (unless a kind retailer would like to restock them *wink wink*), the Nintendo Switch OLED is available almost everywhere as of right now — GameStop, Amazon, Nintendo, Walmart and Target, all have some up for grabs.
The Switch OLED is the best iteration of the handheld console yet, and a great get if you skipped out on the original version and Nintendo Switch Lite (or if you already have them all and just want to stay on the cutting edge). It's more powerful, features more storage, and even packs in enhanced audio, but the real draw is that new, crystal-clear seven-inch OLED screen. We love it.
Oh, also, the Xbox Series S is in stock (and on sale for $50 off!) at GameStop as we speak. Get 'em while they're hot!
Well, that's it from me today, everyone. It's been a pleasure to serve you this Black Friday — I hope you all were able to buy yourself (or someone else) something nice. I now hand the blogging duties off to Executive Shopping Editor Nicole Cammorata, who's sure to have even more great deals and discounts to share with you throughout the rest of the day.
It's been real. Bye for now! ✌️
The Dwight Schrute special may not be everyone's cup of tea when it comes to rest and relaxation. So, we'll do you one better: A massage gun. You've seen them all over, but maybe you've held off on picking one up (they are pretty pricey).
Until now, that is, because the Black Friday discounts are truly out of this world. These are our favorite massage gun deals so far, including a sitewide sale from Therabody.
Now, get to pounding out those knots.
Theragun Mini — $159
$199(save $40)Theragun Prime — $198
$299(save $101)Theragun Elite — $298
$399(save $101)Theragun Pro — $449
$599(save $150)Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro Premium percussion massage device — $299.99
$399.99(save $100)Hyperice Hypervolt 2 percussion massage device — $229.99
$299.99(save $70)Treblab Turonic GM5 massage gun — $139.97
$179.97(save $40)
And now for a deal that made my dog, Stevie, say "yeehaw!"
If you have a pup that is in need of a daily distraction (one that isn't an annoying squeaky toy), you need to try out a dog puzzle. My pooch loves them, and I have a feeling yours will, too.
This brick puzzle from Outward Hound is one of Stevie's favorites, and it's over $15 off at Amazon during Black Friday. All that's required of you is to hide treats in the puzzle's various compartments, and then watch the cuteness that ensues. Your dog should stay occupied for quite a while as they use their nose and tongue to flip open and slide the bricks around to find their prize(s), and as you get some peace and quiet from your furry friend. Pet parents need a break, too!
You can't buy everyone a nice, expensive gift for the holidays. Sometimes, you need to opt for the (also nice) gift card option. Pick a few up at Amazon, send them out to your loved ones, and get some sweet Amazon credit in the process.
Apple — buy $100 or more, get $15 Amazon credit with code APPLEDIGITAL
Fandango — buy $50 or more, get $10.50 in Amazon credit with code FAN22
Regal — buy $50 or more, get $10 Amazon credit with code REGAL22
Uber — buy $50 or more, get $10.50 Amazon credit with code UBER22
Grubhub — buy $50 or more, get $11 Amazon credit with code GRUBHUB
GAP — buy $50 or more, get $11 Amazon credit with code GAPDEAL
Bath & Body Works — buy $50 or more, get $10.50 Amazon credit with code BBW22
(That Bath & Body Works card is as good as mine.)
The holidays are a great time to catch up on all the games you missed this past year, so let's start stocking up so we can put a dent in that backlog. Below, our top five deals for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch (in no particular order):
PlayStation
Elden Ring — $35
$59.99(save $24.99)The Last of Us Part I — $49.99
$69.99(save $20)Horizon Forbidden West — $39
$69.99(save $30.99)Stray — $29
$39.99(save $10.99)Sony DualSense controller — $49.99
$69.99(save $20)
Xbox
The Quarry — $25
$69.99(save $44.99)A Plague Tale: Requiem — $39
$59.99(20.99)Elden Ring — $35
$59.99(save $24.99)Xbox Series S console — $249.99
$299.99(save $50)Xbox Elite Series 2 controller — $171.99
$179.99(save $8)
Nintendo Switch
Splatoon 3 — $44.99
$59.99(save $15)Monster Hunter Rise — $25 $59.99 (save $34.99)
Persona 5 Royal — $29
$59.99(save $30.99)New Pokemon Snap — $39
$59.99(save $20.99)Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit — $59.99
$99.99(save $40)
It's a drone, actually. Way cooler than a bird or plane, especially when it looks like this:
Unfortunately, the DJI Mavic Mini does not look like a flying cat, but it is on sale for about $200 off the usual price, which isn't a bad trade at all.
The Mavic Mini is about as light as your average smartphone, and folds up really small so you can take it along with you wherever you go. And because of its light frame, you can get around 30 minutes of flight time on a full charge. Its motorized gimbal camera can also capture video in 7K, so your next vacation vlog is about to look sick.
Did we mention it's a bundle deal? Here's what's inside:
The DJI Mavic Mini drone
A remote controller
Three pairs of spare propellers
A pair of extra control sticks
All the required tools and cables for regular operation
A very nice carrying case
Go ahead! Pick one up and start harassing the entire neighborhood with your new flying companion. (Just kidding, be respectful of everyone's space, please 😊.)
It's impossible not to look like you're handling important business when you're wearing a slick pair of earbuds and taking a phone call. I promise you, pop in a pair of AirPods and start talking while you walk down the street, and everyone who passes you will be thinking "wow, they're closing deals right now. Better leave them alone. That looks like really important business." In reality, you're just making a dentist appointment, but they don't have to know that.
If you want to join the elite club of deal closers, you'll need some earbuds of your own — these are the best ones on sale right now:
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) with MagSafe Charging Case — $199.99
$249(save $49.01)Powerbeats Pro — $149.95
$249.95(save $100)Beats Studio Buds — $89.95
$149.95(save $60)Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $179
$279(save $100)Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — $69
$149.99(save $80.99)Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro — $199.99
$229.99(save $50)Google Pixel Buds Pro — $149.99
$199.99(save $50)Sony LinkBuds — $128
$179.99(save $51.99)Sony LinkBuds S — $128
$199.99(save $71.99)
Anybody awake? Anyone? Just me?
OK, that's kind of what I expected at 6 a.m. on the morning after many of us stuffed our faces into oblivion. I personally am already fantasizing about the leftovers I will be having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner today. But until then — until y'all wake up and are ready to shop — I'll be blogging into the void.
I'm Dylan, by the way, Lead Shopping Reporter and extremely normal person here at Mashable. You'll usually find me covering video games and pet tech, but I also occasionally dip my toes into fitness products and mattresses. Today, everything is fair game, though. For the next five hours, I'll be sharing all the best deals I can find with you and helping to make sure that your Black Friday goes off without a hitch. I will also be looking for deals for myself, because I just had multiple family members send me their Christmas lists yesterday. Fun!
So, let's get the Black Friday party started, shall we?
We’re nearly at the end of day one — there’s been some highs (pretty much all of the incredible deals) and lows (see the last blog update) today, but we still have a long weekend ahead of us.
If you’re pacing yourself, I respect the strategy, but that doesn’t mean you have to end the day empty handed. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best deals under $100 for our final post of the day. Without further ado:
Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $24.99
$49.99(save $25) + free Philips Hue smart bulbHalo View — $34.99
$74.99(save $40)JBL Flip 4 — $59
$99(save $40)PlayStation PULSE 3D Wireless Headset — $69
$99.99(save $30.99)Chi Spin N Curl — $70.25
$109.99(save $39.74)Nest Easy Breather Pillow — $74.90
$107(save $32.10)Furbo 360 with monthly of yearly Dog Nanny subscription — $89
$210(save $121)Beats Studio Buds — $89.95
$149.95(save $60)Lenovo 14-inch Ideapad 1i (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB Memory, 64GB eMMC) — $99.99
$249.99(save $150)
My colleague and Lead Shopping Reporter Dylan Haas will be back here, blogging bright and early at 6 a.m. ET tomorrow morning to finally ring in the official start of Black Friday.
It’s been an honor, everyone.🫡 Happy Thanksgiving!
We are nearly three hours in to my live blog shift, and the Dyson V12 has not dipped any lower in price. Maybe wishing for things to be any different is naive of me, maybe watching for an additional price drop is a fool's errand, yet I can't help myself. If James Dyson or any big box retailers are reading this — please make one shopping reporter's dreams come true.
In the meantime, there are plenty of other impressive Dyson vacuum deals for everyone to enjoy (including one on the V12, which is admittedly at a pretty great price already).
Dyson V8 Absolute — $279.99
$499.99(save $220)Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum — $399
$499.99(save $100.99)Dyson V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum — $399.99
$549.99(save $150)Dyson V10 Absolute — $399.99
$599.99(save $150)Dyson V12 Detect Slim — $499.99
$649.99(save $150)Dyson V15 Detect Absolute — $649.99
$749.99(save $150)
And let's not forget the other Dyson deals out there:
Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact TP7A — $349.99
$549.99(save $200)Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Autoreact PH3A — $599.99
$799.99(save $200)
For anyone punching the air because there's no Airwrap on this list, we might be able to offer a small consolation — it is 20% off for previous Dyson customers who've registered their product to the Dyson website. If that's you, and you're in need of Airwrap, check your email inbox for the discount code.
We strongly encourage the one-for-you, one-for-me approach of Black Friday gift shopping. With that in mind, here's a small list of our favorite beauty and self-care deals so far:
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer — $19.49
$32.49(save $13)HoMedics Bubble Mate Foot Spa — $19.99
$29.99(save $10)PMD Clean Smart Facial Cleansing Device — $58.91
$99(save $40.09)Turonic GM5 Massage Gun — $129.96
$179.97(save $50.01)Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System — $269.99
$279.99(save $10)Save up to 20% off Olaplex products
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I receive: the gratification of saving you money on Apple's most feature heavy smart watch.
The Apple Watch Ultra is not just a little step up from the Series 8, which is why it usually retails for a staggering $799 — but thanks to Black Friday, it's finally marked down to $739. It is as intense a wearable as the name suggests, making it the perfect gift for any extreme athletes or adventurers in your life (including yourself). A few of its more notable features:
36 hours of battery life
A 49mm watch face packaged in a titanium case
Advanced fitness metrics in the Workout app
Built in cellular capabilities
This probably isn't the wearable to get for any relatives interested in just tracking their steps on a day to day basis (for those giftees, check out the sales on the Apple Watch Series 8 and SE). But for hardcore fitness fanatics and those who regularly find themselves deep in the great outdoors, this deal is the best we've seen so far on the Ultra.
Hello to the shopping hotties, haters, and nerds out there. I'm Bethany, the very cool, very mysterious girl from the picture above, and one of the several courageous Mashable shopping staffers guiding you through these chaotic few days. Usually, I write about Apple products, dating sites, and sex toys (all of life's essentials tbh), but today I'll be sharing all the deals on anything with a nicely discounted price that's worth your attention. As for my own personal investments this shopping holiday, I've been eyeing this Dyson laser vacuum, but whether or not I actually buy is between me, my bank account, and God. (If its price drops any lower during my shift, you will be aware).
Anyway, I'll be with you for the next four hours, so let's get shopping friends!
We've reached the point in this live blog where I'm just fully shopping for myself. And by myself, I mean my kid. Here are some of the best toy deals we're seeing, plus shop the full list of our recommendations below.
Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball — $64
$84.99(save $20.99)LOL Surprise Color Change Mega Pack Exclusive with 70+ surprises — $49
$70(save $21)Up to 25% off select Mattel toys like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and more
Up to 40% off Discovery Kids terrariums, telescopes, drawing tablets, and more learning toys
BEST TV DEAL: Amazon 65-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99
$1,099.99(save $350)BEST STREAMING DEAL: Hulu (With Ads) — $1.99/month for your first 12 months (save $72)
BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: iRobot Roomba j7 — $349
$599.99(save $250.99)BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Keurig K-Latte — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)
BEST AIR FRYER DEAL: The Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 air fryer features dual baskets and is $100 cheaper than an almost-identical model on Ninja's website — $99
BEST HEADPHONES DEAL: Beats Studio Buds — $89.95
$149.95(save $60)BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The first-gen Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) might be the cheapest non-refurbished Apple Watch you'll find this season — $249
$309(save $60)BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) updates Apple's most portable laptop in almost every way, and it's back down to its lowest price ever — $1,049
$1,199at Amazon and Best Buy (save $150)BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) brings portability and power in one small package — $399.99
$499at Amazon (save $99.01)BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods Pro (first gen) with ANC lets you give the gift of peace and quiet at a reasonable price this holiday season — $159
$249at Walmart (save $90)
This is the lowest price we've ever seen for this Chromebook, making it a total steal at just $79. You'll also get six months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and three months of YouTube Premium for free.
I am forever and always team sides when it comes to Thanksgiving food. Stuffing? Yes. Mashed potatoes? Always. Cranberry sauce? Give it to me.
As a person who likes to cook, I'm obsessed with Le Creuset but don't love how darn expensive they are. The one I have (the classic Dutch oven) was a gift and I'm super grateful for it. It's great for braising a roast on the stove top and then putting the whole thing right into the oven, though truth be told I use it most often for soups and chili. If you're looking to stock up (soup pun!) for yourself or snag some super impressive gifts, then this sale is not to be missed. Here are some of my top picks:
Deep Dutch oven — $200
$380(save $180)Classic round wide oven —$210
$340(save $130)5-piece signature set —$575
$820(save $245)
Oh hello there! My name is Nicole Cammorata and I'm the Executive Shopping Editor at Mashable. Most folks here call me Camm, so you can too. Finding the absolute perfect gift for someone has always given me a little thrill, and I like to think of our readers as the friends who come to me for recommendations. Saving you money and guiding you to the absolute best product for your needs are my biggest goals this holiday season (and always).
Here we go!
We're scarfing down some mashed potatoes but will start up our live blogging extravaganza in just a moment. Happy Thanksgiving!
You shouldn’t pay full price. We never do. We’re obsessed with finding great deals and helping you stretch your money just a little bit further.
We are a dedicated team of deal-hunters and product-testers who get a thrill out of finding gadgets and gear at deep discounts. We like to think of ourselves as shopping watchdogs: We tirelessly scan the websites of your favorite online stores, track the latest trends, and have more pricing alerts set up than any one person should. Black Friday is our Super Bowl.
We'll be taking turns to bring you the latest deal updates and more over the next few days, so be on the lookout as each team member joins the chat.
Below is everything we know about in-person shopping hours for The Big Retailers:
Target: Closed on Thanksgiving; most stores open at 7 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Drive-up and in-store pickup are available.
Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving; stores open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.
Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving; opening time on Black Friday TBA. Starting Oct. 30, Best Buy will also extend store hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week except for Sunday, which will be open 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.
Bed Bath & Beyond: Closed on Thanksgiving; doors open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.
JCPenney: Closed on Thanksgiving; doors open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Exclusive in-store coupons will be given to the first shoppers in line. Curbside pickup is available.
Kohl's: Closed on Thanksgiving; opening time on Black Friday varies by location. Both drive-up and in-store pickup are available.
Macy's: Closed on Thanksgiving; stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available.
While Black Friday proper falls on Nov. 25 in 2022, most stores began rolling out their holiday doorbusters in October and early November. It's no longer just one day — it's a whole season of sales.
Black Friday is a shopping holiday that takes place every year on the day right after Thanksgiving. It used to be synonymous with viral fistfights and stampedes and lines that stretched around city blocks before 3 a.m., but in recent years has become more of an online event.
Oh hello — so nice of you to join us. Let's dig in!
We'll be officially kicking things off with our Black Friday live blog at noon on Thanksgiving Day between bites of turkey and mashed potatoes and will be coming at you live for three whole days. We have a whole crew of folks who will be jumping in during Black Friday to share the latest (and best!) deals this year, plus much more.
Look for a quick intro to the whole team very soon. Things will then wrap up in the afternoon on Saturday just to make sure we got any straggler deals hanging around. Bookmark this page and be sure to follow along — this year's sales are already shaping up to be pretty epic.
Check out some of the best early deals:
TOYS: Up to 25% off select Mattel toys like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and more at Best Buy
APPLE: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) updates Apple's most portable laptop in almost every way, and it's back down to its lowest price ever — $1,049
$1,199at Amazon (save $150)APPLE: The Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) has an ECG sensor, a blood oxygen sensor, and 45mm of an always-on display— $309
$379at Best Buy (save $70)APPLE: The AirPods Pro (first gen) with ANC lets you give the gift of peace and quiet at a reasonable price this holiday season — $159
$249at Walmart (save $90)LAPTOP: The Lenovo Chromebook 3 (Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) is great for homework, browsing, and more and is on sale at Best Buy for the lowest price we've seen outside of Walmart — $79
$139(save $60)HEADPHONES: Beats Studio Buds, some best-in-class noise-canceling earbuds that are just shy of their lowest price to date — $99.95
$149.95(save $50)HEADPHONES: Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II deliver deep, immersive sound and crisp, clear calls from anywhere; they've also never been this cheap before — $149
$229(save $80)ROBOT VACUUM: The iRobot Roomba i1+ is your cheapest path to a self-emptying Roomba — $288
$529.99(save $241.99)ROBOT VACUUM: The Eufy Clean G32 Pro is the cheapest vac on our current list, sitting at Black Friday pricing at Walmart — $119
$299.99(save $180.99)